Executive Board

• Vice President/President Elect
• President
• Immediate Past President
• Secretary
• Treasurer
• Representative to the New England Library Association
• American Library Association Councilor

Board

• Public Libraries Section President
• College & Special Libraries Section President
• Youth Librarians President
• Chair, Membership Committee
• Chair, Personnel Committee
• Chair, Intellectual Freedom Committee
• Chair, Vermont Library Conference
• Chair, Government Relations Committee
• Chair, Awards Committee

Vice President / President Elect

Term

One year (first year of a three-year cycle as vice president, president, and immediate past president)

Method of Appointment

Elected by the VLA membership as Vice President / President Elect

Member of Executive Board?

Yes

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

Yes

Duties

1. Serves as president in the absence of the president.
2. Conducts Executive Board meetings in the absence of the president or at the request of the president.
3. Appoints a chair or co-chairs of the Vermont Library Conference Planning Committee, with input from the current co-chair.
4. Coordinates the programs of the sections and committees by maintaining a schedule of all library-related events in the state.
5. Is responsible for either serving as the Executive Board’s liaison with VLA News editor, or for appointing someone to serve in this capacity. Provides a calendar of events for each issue of the newsletter.
6. Serves as chair of ad-hoc committees as directed by the president.
7. Attends all Executive Board meetings, the annual VLA business meeting, and as many other meetings of the association as possible.
8. As incoming president prepares a message to be published in the June/July issue of VLA News.

President

Term

One year (second year of a three-year cycle as vice president, president, and immediate past president)

Method of Appointment

Elected by the VLA membership as Vice President / President Elect

Member of Executive Board?

Yes

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

Yes

Duties

1. Serves as the executive officer of the association and the Executive Board.
2. Presides at Executive Board meetings, and develops the agendas for these meetings.
3. Recruits and appoints chairpersons for the association’s committees.
4. Serves as ex-officio voting member of all committees, except the Nominations and Elections Committee.
5. Represents the association whenever necessary and desirable (such as the regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Libraries).
6. Negotiates contracts of Conference Coordinator and other contractors.
7. At the invitation of Vermont Department of Libraries, meets with the Public Library Certification Board to approve candidates to receive certification (in the spring).
8. Performs other duties as requested by the Executive Board, or as required by the office.
9. Attends all Executive Board meetings, the annual VLA business meeting, and as many other meetings of the association as possible.
10. Prepares a report of the association’s activities to be delivered at the annual membership meeting and publishedin VLA News.
11. On leaving office, turns over current records to the incoming president and non-current records to the archivist.

Immediate Past President

Term

One year (final year of a three-year cycle as vice president, president, and immediate past president)

Method of Appointment

Elected by the VLA membership as Vice President / President Elect

Member of Executive Board?

Yes

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

Yes

Duties

1. Attends all Executive Board meetings.
2. Serves on the Nominations and Elections Committee.
3. Serves at the president’s leisure on any committees or taskforces.

Secretary

Term

Two year term, staggered with treasurer

Method of Appointment

Elected by the VLA memberships

Member of Executive Board?

Yes

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

Yes

Duties

1. Attends all Executive Board meetings and the annual VLAbusiness meeting.
2. Records the minutes of board meetings and distributes them promptly to Executive Board members and other VLA leaders.
3. Conducts correspondence as directed by the president or Executive Board.
4. Receives and distributes official publications and communications.
5. Maintains complete and accurate records of VLA members, and generates mailing lists as needed.
6. Prepares an annual budget estimate for the board to cover the expenses of carrying outthe duties of the office.
7. Performs other duties as requested by the president or Executive Board, or as required by the office.
8. On leaving office, turns over current records to the incoming secretary and non-current records to the archivist.
9. Elections:
   1. Issues announcements of proposed amendments to the membership. Prepares official ballots and announces the results of votes thereon.
   2. Prepares an official slate for election of officers for printing in the association’s newsletter one month prior to the annual business meeting; includes a ballot for write-in candidates and absentee voting. If written ballots are used for the election of officers, collects the ballots from the chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee immediately after the election and enters them in the archives. Notifies candidates of election results no later than two weeks after the annual meeting. Notifies the secretaries of ALA Council and New England Library Association of the names of the elected representativest o those organizations.

Treasurer

Term

Two year term, staggered with secretary

Method of Appointment

Elected by the VLA membership

Member of Executive Board?

Yes

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

Yes

Duties

1. Attends all Executive Board meetings and the annual VLA business meeting.
2. Prepares budget statements, profit and loss statements, and balances on hand statements for each board meeting and for the annual meeting.
3. Helps prepare the budget for the year.
4. Maintains the association’s bank accounts. and reconciles bank statements.
5. Deposits and records income from dues, sections meetings, advertising, etc.
6. Pays bills and allocates expenses to the appropriate budget line.
7. At the request of the Executive Board, places surplus monies in savings account(s) or certificates of deposit and notes interest eamed in financial statements.
8. Maintains a balance in the association’s bulk mail permit account at the Burlington post office and pays for post office box rental there and elsewhere as needed.
9. Prepares an annual report for the annual meeting and for publication in the June/July issue of VLA News.
10. Secures and maintains for the association a commercial blanket bond cover in the Executive Board.
11. Performs other duties as requested by the president or Executive Board, or as required by the office.
12. On leaving office, tums over current records to the incoming treasurer and non-current records to the archivist.

Public Libraries Section President

Term

One year (second year of two-year cycle as vice president, president)

Method of Appointment

Elected by the Public Libraries Section membership

Member of Executive Board?

Yes

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

Yes

Duties

1. Attends VLA Executive Board meetings and the annual VLA business meeting.
2. Submits to the VLA treasurer work program and budget for the coming fiscal year.
3. Provides general direction, supervision, and leadership to section activities.
4. Presides at all section business meetings.
5. Plans and implements at least one section meeting or program per year.
6. Issues announcements of section meetings and programs.
7. writes (or assigns to be written) articles for the VLA News on section activities and subjects.
8. Appoints a representative to the Vermont Library Conference Planning Committee.
9. At the end of term, turns over current records to the incoming section president and non-current records to the archivist.
10. Prepares an annual report for the annual meeting and for publication in the June/July issue of VLA News.
11. Acts as representative to the Vermont Public Library Foundation Board.

College & Special Libraries Section President

Term

One year (second year of two-year cycle as vice president, president)

Method of Appointment

Elected by the College & Special Libraries Section membership

Member of Executive Board?

Yes

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

Yes

Duties

1. Attends VLA Executive Board meetings and the annual VLA business meeting.
2. Submits to the VLA treasurer work program and budget for the coming fiscal year.
3. Provides general direction, supervision, and leadership to section activities.
4. Presides at all section business meetings.
5. Plans and implements at least one section meeting or program per year.
6. Issues announcements of section meetings and programs.
7. Writes (or assigns to be written) articles for VLA News on section activities and subjects.
8. Appoints a representative to the Vermont Library Conference Planning Committee.
9. At the end of term, turns over current records to the incoming section president and non-current records to the archivist.
10. Prepares an annual report for the annual meeting and for publication in the June/July issue of VLA News.

Youth Librarians President

Term

One year (second year of two-year cycle as vice president, president)

Method of Appointment

Elected by the Youth Librarians membership

Member of Executive Board?

Yes

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

Yes

Duties

1. Attends VLA Executive Board meetings and the annual VLA business meeting.
2. Submits to the VLA treasurer work program and budget for the coming fiscal year.
3. Provides general directions, supervision, and leadership to section activities.
4. Presides at all section business meetings.
5. Plans and implements at least one section meeting or program per year.
6. Issues announcements of section meetings and programs.
7. Writes (or assigns to be written) articles for VLA News on section activities and subjects.
8. Appoints a representative to the Vermont Library Conference Planning Committee.
9. At the end of term, turns over current records to the incoming section president and non-current records to the archivist.
10. Prepares an annual report for the annual meeting and for publication in the June/July issue of VLA News.

Representative to the New England Library Association

Term

Two years

Method of Appointment

Elected by VLA Membership

Member of Executive Board?

Yes

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

No

Duties

1. Acts as a liaison between Vermont Library Association and New England Library Association (NELA) and generally represents the needs and interests of Vermont librarians to NELA.
2. Holds membership in NELA.
3. Represents Vermont Library Association at NELA meetings, Counterparts, and the NELA Conference.
4. Attends NELA board meetings as a voting member.
5. Reports on NELA activities at Executive Board meetings and submits reports to VLA News. Publicizes NELA activities, Counterparts, and the NELA Conference in VLA News.
6. Reports on Vermont Library Association activities at NELA Board meetings, and submits reports to the NELA newsletter.
7. Prepares an annual report for the annual VLA business meeting, and submits it for publication in the June/July issue of VLA News.
8. Submits to the treasurer an estimate of expenses for the coming fiscal year.
9. Arranges space at the Vermont Library Conference for the NELA display.

American Library Association Councilor

Term

Three years

Method of Appointment

Elected by VLA Membership

Member of Executive Board?

Yes

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

No

Duties

1. Acts as a liaison between Vermont Library Association and American Library Association( ALA), and generally represents the needs and interests of Vermont librarians to ALA.
2. Represents Vermont Library Association at ALA meetings.
3. Holds membership in ALA.
4. Serves as specified in the bylaws of ALA.
5. Attends all VLA Executive Board meetings and the annual V LA business meeting.
6. Reports ALA issues and news to the Executive Board, and in VLA News.
7. Submits to the treasurer an estimate of expenses for the coming f iscal year.
8. Transmits amendments and changes of the VLA Constitution and Bylaws to ALA.
9. Prepares an annual report for the annual VLA business meeting and for publication in the June/July issue of VLA News.
10. At end of term, turns over current records to successor and non-current records to the archivist.

Chair, Membership Committee

Term

One year, renewable at pleasure of president

Method of Appointment

Appointed by Executive Board or VLA president

Member of Executive Board?

No, but encouraged to attend board meetings

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

No

Duties

1. Recruits people to serve on Membership Committee.
2. Works to maintain a base of membership adequate to support the goals of the Association.
3. Maintains a membership information and recruitment table at the Vermont Library Conference.
4. Submits to the treasurer an estimate of membership income and expenses for the annual budget.
5. Manages member renewal notices and acknowledgments.
6. Develops member benefits in consultation with the Executive Board.
7. Recommends names for honorary membership.
8. Maintains a membership form for inclusion in VLA News.
9. Maintains a file of original (or photocopied) membership forms to serve as a back-up to the database maintained bv the secretary.
10. Advises the board on matters affecting membership, such as dues.
11. Keeps statistics of renewals, new members, types of memberships, and section memberships.
12. Prepares an annual report for the annual meeting and for publication in the June/July issue of VLA News.
13. At end of term. turns over current records to successor and non-current records to the archivist.

Chair, Personnel Committee

Term

One year, renewable at pleasure of president

Method of Appointment

Appointed by Executive Board or VLA president

Member of Executive Board?

No, but encouraged to attend board meetings

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

No

Duties

1. Recruits people to serve on Personnel Committee.
2. Addresses any personnel issues which affect the membership and makes recommendations to the Executive Board.
3. Studies library salary issues and recommends salary standards.
4. Submits to the treasurer an estimate of income and expenses for the annual budget.
5. Prepares reports on the committee’s work or articles on personnel issues for VLA News.
6. Prepares an annual report for the annual VLA business meeting and for publication in the June/July issue of VLA News.
7. At end of term, turns over current records to successor and non-current records to the archivist.

Chair, Intellectual Freedom Committee

Term

One year, renewable at pleasure of president

Method of Appointment

Appointed by Executive Board or VLA president

Member of Executive Board?

No, but encouraged to attend board meetings

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

No

Duties

1. Recruits people to serve on Intellectual Freedom Committee.
2. Tracks intellectual freedom issues in the state and nationally, and reports to the board as necessary.
3. Plans, coordinates, and promotes the John Swan Lecture.
4. Assists librarians in situations where rights of freedom of expression are in danger.
5. Submits to the treasurer an estimate of income and expenses for the annual budget.
6. Prepares news stories on intellectual freedom for VLA News.
7. Prepares an annual report for the annual VLA business meeting and for publication in the June/July issue of VLA News.
8. At end of term, turns over current records to successor and non-current records to the archivist.

Chair, Vermont Library Conference

Term

Two years

Method of Appointment

Appointed by VLA Vice President

Member of Executive Board?

No, but encouraged to attend board meetings

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

No

Duties

1. Serves as liaison between VLA Board and Conference Planning Committee, communicating policies and decisions that impact either body.
2. Arranges first meeting in a timely manner (usually in August or September). Contacts all potential committee members.
3. Helps negotiate hotel contract, if necessary.
4. Writes each committee member’s supervisor, thanking him/her in advance for allowing participation.
5. Provides leadership for committee, helping committee members make decisions and stay on schedule, and resolving issues.
6. Takes responsibility for one to three programs.
7. Monitors balance and appropriateness of programs and off-site visits.
8. Reports to Executive Board on progress of conference arrangements and programs.
9. Writes program descriptions and submits them to conference coordinator.
10. Arranges and lays out program schedule.
11. Writes presenter confirmation letters.
12. Provides guidance/makes decisions for coordinator as necessary.
13. Attends monthly meetings with committee and meets with coordinator as necessary.
14. Oversees the operation of the conference.
15. Assists the VLA vice president / president-elect with the appointment of the next co-chair by offering names of qualified, interested persons.

Chair, Government Relations Committee

Term

One year, renewable at pleasure of president

Method of Appointment

Appointed by Executive Board or VLA president

Member of Executive Board?

No, but encouraged to attend board meetings

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

No

Duties

1. Recruits people to serve on Government Relations Committee.
2. Keeps abreast of legislative issues which relate to libraries, especially Vermont libraries.
3. Reports to the Executive Board on library legislation.
4. Prepare news items on legislation for VLA News.
5. Submits to the treasurer an estimate of income and expenses for the annual budget.
6. Prepares an annual report for the annual meeting and for publication in the June/July issue of VLA News.
7. When possible, attends National Library Legislation Day in Washington D.C., or organizes a Vermont Legislation Day.
8. Prepares an annual legislative agenda for adoption by the membership at the annual meeting.
9. With the Executive Board, works toward implementation of the legislative agenda.
10. Attends Department of Libraries Board meetings and report to Executive Board and/or the VLA membership.
11. At end of term, turns over current records to successor and non-current records to the archivist.

Chair, Awards Committee

Term

One year, renewable at pleasure of president

Method of Appointment

Appointed by Executive Board or VLA president

Member of Executive Board?

No, but encouraged to attend board meetings

Eligible  to Vote at Board Meetings?

No

Duties

1. Recruits people to serve on Awards Committee.
2. Solicits nominations for VLA awards, and oversees process to select award recipients.
3. Communicates in formation about award recipients to VLApresident for announcement at the Vermont Library Conference.
4. Prepares award certificates and arranges for other benefits in consultation with the Executive Board.
5. Submits to the treasurer an estimate of expenses for the coming fiscal year.
6. At end of term, turns over current records to the successor and non-current records to the archivist.